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Types of Herbs (67)
It can seem overwhelming when looking at all the herbs there are to choose from to grow. A simple way to narrow them down is to categorize the herbs based on their uses. Culinary, medicinal and ornamental herbs all have their place in herb gardens.

Herbal Garden Design (32)
There are as many styles and types of herbal gardens as their are gardeners. Looking at historical and themed gardens can help you own creativity. Take a look at some wonderful herbal gardening ideas.

Container Gardening (11)
Growing a garden in containers is a great idea for many reasons. Here are ideas for containers, herbs that grow well in them and other information specifically for container growing.

Indoor Gardening (12)
There are a great number of ways to grow herbs indoors. From a small windowsill garden to hydroponic herbal gardening, you will find many ideas and resources here.

Raised Bed Herb Gardens (4)
Herbal gardening in raised beds is a great way to ensure a healthy herb. Find out ways to create your raised beds, special considerations when choosing the right location, soil and plants. You can also find out how to make the most of any size raised bed. If you want to make a raised bed herb garden, this is the place to find out how!

Garden Maintenance (28)
Part of the healthiest garden possible is maintaining a good gardening environment. There are things to do every season that will help keep all your plants in the best shape possible. Here are some things that can be done for every season of the year.

Preserving Herbs (9)
Growing herbs is one thing, preserving them is the perfect way to enjoy your hard work all year round. Here are tips and ideas for drying, freezing, seed storage and wintering over your precious herbs. It is easier than you think!

Profit From Herbs (4)
For some gardeners, growing their own herbs is satisfaction enough. For others, making a profit from herb gardening, is a dream that is realized every time a plant is set in the ground. Find out real life ways to make a profit from growing the herbs that you love.

Roses (7)
Growing roses can be one of the most rewarding gardening experiences. The scent will fill a room and their beauty is legendary. You can have beautiful roses for cutting, potpourri and even use the rosehips in many delicious ways. Find many ways to keep your rose bushes looking their best right here!

Troubleshooting (21)
Every gardener needs to know what to do when things go wrong. There are often easy to use solutions. Here you will find help solving disease issues and pest identification. Your germination problems usually have simple answers too. This is the first place to turn for all your herb gardening troubles.

Herbal Crafts and Gifts (15)
Here are ideas for herbal gift giving for everyone on your list. From herbal teas to rubs and spicy herb seasoning, you can grow and create these delicious ideas. Not into culinary herbs? How about making an herbal eye pillow for restful dreams or a scented hot pad.No matter what your idea of the perfect herbal craft is, you will be sure to find it here.

Product Reviews (17)
Here are books, supplies and software that will make your gardening easier. No herbal gardener ever has enough information at their fingertips. You will find both tried and true things as well as the latest publications for great herbal gardening ideas.

Glossary (37)
A list of gardening and herbal terms.

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